Skype prepares for HD video calls on Windows 03-03-2010 Video calling on Skype has been hit or miss over the years, but with some back-end changes in Skype for Windows 4.2, the company readies its VoIP client for high-def.
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Configuring VOIP in Twinkle 10-04-2009 If you need a reliable and capable SIP softphone for Linux, Vincent Danen suggests using the feature-rich Twinkle to configure its use.
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Configuring VOIP in Twinkle 09-26-2009 If you need a reliable and capable SIP softphone for Linux, Vincent Danen suggests using the feature-rich Twinkle to configure its use.
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MoGo Talk intros Bluetooth headset for iPhone, everyone else 07-22-2009 At this point, Bluetooth headsets are pretty played, but it's some kind of thrilling to see at least one company keeping things interesting. Newton Peripherals is that very outfit, today introducing a pair of new devices that are definitely unique in a sea of me-too ear pieces. F ...

MoGo Talk intros Bluetooth headset for iPhone, everyone else 07-17-2009 At this point, Bluetooth headsets are pretty played, but it's some kind of thrilling to see at least one company keeping things interesting. Newton Peripherals is that very outfit, today introducing a pair of new devices that are definitely unique in a sea of me-too ear pieces. F ...

Touched by the iPod update 06-29-2009 After anxiously applying the iPhone 3.0 update to my iPod Touch last week, I took the new features for a test drive. How did they fare?
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11 of the Best Free Linux Voice Over IP 05-06-2009 LinuxLinks: "Voice over IP (VoIP) software enables telephone-like voice conversations across IP based networks. A VoIP phone service is often cheaper than a traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) phone service and removes geographic restrictions to telephone numbers ...

LG-Nortel introduces new complete line of desktop IP Phones 04-26-2009 Businesses of all sizes can empower their employees to work smarter and more effectively by utilizing high-quality audio and communications features provided by the IP Phone 8800 series by LG-Nortel, a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel.
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LG-Nortel introduces new complete line of desktop IP Phones 04-23-2009 Businesses of all sizes can empower their employees to work smarter and more effectively by utilizing high-quality audio and communications features provided by the IP Phone 8800 series by LG-Nortel, a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel.
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Skype Hypes the Enterprise - VOIP and Telephony 04-15-2009 The system allows corporate users to use their desk phones to make outgoing calls that can be routed over Skype's network at its low rates (about 2 cents per minute for most locations around the world).
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Skype Dials Up Bid for Business 03-24-2009 Skype bids for business customers with an initiative which makes the IP telephony service available through company PBXs which support SIP. The move aims to ease the transition of small and medium operations into VoIP and open a new revenue stream for the company.
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Mobile VoIP Services Multiply--Should You Bite? 03-14-2009 Mobile Voice-over-IP services promise to save you money by routing voice calls over your carrier's data network. As more carriers and handsets support high-speed data hookups, such services are proliferating. We looked at four--EQO, Skuku, Skype for Windows Mobile, and Truphone- ...

Siemens Gigaset S685IP VoIP phone 03-10-2009 Offering combined landline and Voice over IP (VoIP) connectivity, the Siemens Gigaset S685IP is a surprisingly powerful, yet affordable cordless Dect phone system for home users. Its features and ease of use put more expensive products to shame.
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Run Skype from Your Thumb Drive [Skype] 01-22-2009 Popular VoIP application Skype provides a cheap way to stay in contact with your friends and family, but it's not portable, so you can't carry it with you. Not unless you know how, that is. Weblog...
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Run Skype from Your Thumb Drive [Skype] 01-21-2009 Popular VoIP application Skype provides a cheap way to stay in contact with your friends and family, but it's not portable, so you can't carry it with you. Not unless you know how, that is. Weblog...
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Major update for Nokia E71 now available 01-13-2009 I was reading through my feeds and stumbled upon the NokiaAddict.com site that stated there was a firmware update for the Nokia E71 available. I have the NAM (North American version) of the E71 and wasn't sure if the update was actually available since the European versions usual ...

Logitech G19 Keyboard, G35 Headset and G9x Mouse revealed at CES 01-08-2009 Logitech unveiled an extension of its award-winning G-series at the CES 2009. The company introduced three new products that deliver precision, high performance and customization: the Logitech G19 keyboard for gaming, the Logitech G35 surround sound headse...
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First Looks: Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic 12-05-2008 Some people have a hard time taking Apple's earphones seriously. Consider the company's past forays into listening accessories: several generations of low-end iPod Earphones and Lanyard Headphones, a pair of $39 In-Ear Headphones that were derided for lousy fit, and the infamous ...

Turn your iPod touch into a VoIP phone with Truphone 12-05-2008 I've talked about the Truphone VoIP solution here on this blog a couple of times in the past and have had it on my iPhone for several months. Now that my ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog focuses on phones you may be asking why I am posting about a phone solution here on the M ...

Seven Things Missing From First Google Phone 12-03-2008 The first Google phone, the G1, went on sale October 21, 2008. No one was camped out in front of the store and you can buy one today at your T-Mobile store or BestBuy for $179.
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Motorola H780 Bluetooth headset review 11-21-2008 While Motorola's cell phone division is struggling, it seems their accessories people are busy churning out awesome Bluetooth headsets like the H780. This small headset is rather stylish, in a robotic, overly metal sort of way.
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How To: Buy a Hosted PBX Phone System 10-27-2008 A hosted phone system offers high-end communication features without the hefty up-front investment, but is it right for your business? Here's what you need to know.
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Beta test a new wireless headset for the office and your PC 10-27-2008 Best test firm Centercode is looking for people in the workplace who spend a significant amount of time on the telephone. The product being tested is unlike any other in that it not only connects to the desktop phone system at your office, it also works with your PC.
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How To: Buy a Hosted PBX Phone System 10-23-2008 A hosted phone system offers high-end communication features without the hefty up-front investment, but is it right for your business? Here's what you need to know.
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iPhone 2.1 firmware update looms, delivers missing features? 08-01-2008 With first beta of the 2.1 firmware for the iPhone/iPod touch now seeded to developers, speculations about new features are gathering steam. Of course, most of us won't settle for anything less than the missing features expected in 2.0 in the first place. We all know that Apple's ...

Citrix GoToMeeting/Webinar conferencing for Mac 07-12-2008 Citrix Online is releasing updated versions of its popular GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar conferencing software with complete support for the Mac, and integrated VOIP and telephone audio capability. Aimed at small to medium-sized businesses, the applications provide ýone-clickÓ« web ...

VoIP: How to make calls abroad for free 05-05-2008 The cost of making a phone call has fallen dramatically over the past few years, with many landline providers now charging nothing more than the monthly line rental fee for customers who only use their phone to make national or local calls in the evenings or at the weekend.
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Business Telephones facilitate transition to VoIP. 05-04-2008 Comprised of 6- and 12-button models, IP 700 Series is engineered to meet needs of SMB and enterprise users in hosted and premises-based solutions. Along with graphical backlit display, full-duplex speaker phone, and headset capability, these SIP-based phones offer dual switched ...

Yahoo to outsource part of its IM 04-29-2008 Yahoo is to outsource part of its instant messaging service as the internet company, which is under threat from a Microsoft takeover, focuses on core businesses.
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Andy Berman Joins i2Telecom International Board of Directors 04-15-2008 i2Telecom International, Inc. (OTC.BB: ITUI), a developer of patented and innovative high-quality Voice-over-Internet Protocol products and services, today announced that Andy Berman has been appointed to its board of directors, increasing the number of board members to five.
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Apple working on 3D conference calls, patent filing reveals 04-12-2008 Apple may be developing a new feature for the iPhone that would allow users to create an illusion of positional audio within conference calls. The result: Conference calls would much more sound like a real face-to-face communication in a room. Media sharing features pick up a con ...

Tpad Launches Mobile VoIP on Nokia WiFi Mobiles 03-27-2008 Tpad today announced the availability of a free SMS text service that will automatically setup a WiFi enabled mass-market mobile phone that will bring free or ultra low cost mobile VoIP calls to millions. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releas ...

VoIPowering Your Office: Waiting For Videophones 02-16-2008 VoIP was supposed to bring cheap and easy videophones and video-conferencing to the masses. Webcams are all but free, and TV shows love to tease us with full-screen, full-color, perfect video calls. If you've tried it yourself, you know the reality isn't quite so pretty.
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Able Planet, Inc. Showcases Award-Winning Clear Voice01-09-2008 Sands Convention Center Booth #71435 -- Able Planet, the company founded on the principle of hearing preservation, enhancement and superior sound performance, today announced that the company's Clear Voice VoIP Headset will be showcased at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show i ...

OQO launches 3G-capable pocket PC 12-06-2007 UK gets it first. OQO has announced its first ultra-mobile PC with built-in 3G cellular data. Aimed specifically at the UK market, the OQO e2 is a full Windows Vista-capable PC that includes a 3.6Mbit/s HSDPA modem, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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USB Optical Mouse turns into VoIP phone. 11-19-2007 Compatible with Skype (News - Alert), MSN, and Yahoo Messenger, USB Optical Mouse can be used to make calls between PCs or from PC to landline or mobile phone. Featuring speaker phone functionality and headset for hands free use, it is functional even when phone call is taking pl ...

USB Optical Mouse turns into VoIP phone. 11-16-2007 Compatible with Skype (News - Alert), MSN, and Yahoo Messenger, USB Optical Mouse can be used to make calls between PCs or from PC to landline or mobile phone. Featuring speaker phone functionality and headset for hands free use, it is functional even when phone call is taking pl ...

Cordless phones boast wealth of new features 11-14-2007 Cordless home phones may not be as sexy as high-definition televisions, digital cameras or sleek laptops, but makers continue to make improvements that fuse function and fashion, offer stronger and longer wireless reception and allow you to make calls via the Internet.
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Razer Launches Lycosa Keyboard and Piranha Headset 10-05-2007 Razer announced a pair of new products today, the Lycosa Gaming Keyboard and the Piranha gaming headset. Razer says the Lycosa keyboard was designed for fast efficient gameplay and superior actions per minute thanks to a 1000Hz ultrapolling rate, just like... ...

Quick Take: New Headset Targets Notebook-Toting Web Workers 08-25-2007 With VoIP becoming more popular (despite occasional blackouts from Skype ), there is more of a demand for wearable and efficient headsets. Logitech's Premium Notebook Headset is an efficient and, for the most part, comfortable choice, especially for those constantly on the go ...

Calisto Pro: One Headset, Three Calling Options 08-24-2007 Plantronics has made a phone and Bluetooth headset combination that works for people like me who work from home and juggle a cell phone and a home landline all day. With the Calisto Pro Series phone, you can also add VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phone service and answe ...

LINDY Announces New USB VoIP Phone 07-20-2007 LINDY Electronics announced today its latest USB VoIP Phone that allows users to take advantage of free and inexpensive phones calls over the internet, with all the ease that is associated with using a regular phone. Once it is connected to the PC, Skype users w...
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VoIP firm launches headset smashathon 06-22-2007 Jajah deploys leggy SWAT team.
As part of a Skype-bashing push to cast-off VoIP's image of PC-bonded geekery, Jajah has launched a bid to find the most creative way to destroy a headset. ...

Globe7 Launches USB Phones with 1 Year Unlimited Calling 06-16-2007 SINGAPORE, BUSINESS WIRE -- Continuing its expansion into the Wireless Internet Phone Market, Globe7 launched two new USB phones with a value based calling plan that is sure to make consumers take note. $120 is the total consumer outlay.
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USB Headset features full frequency response up to 6,800 Hz. 06-08-2007 Connected to PC via USB port, Jabra GN2000 is fully compatible with Microsoft┬« Office Communicator 2007. Headset features extra-thick pivoting foam ear cushions that automatically adjust to shape and angle of the ear, and in-line controls for answering and hanging-up calls as we ...

Wireless Headset suits traditional and IP deskphones. 05-26-2007 Weighing 0.75 oz, Model CS70N features boom and noise-canceling microphone that eliminates distracting background noise in any office environment. Users can be up to 300 ft away from their desk to take any call and talk hands-free. Built on digitally encrypted, voice-dedicated DE ...

GN Unveils Fully-Compatible USB Headset for Microsoft05-20-2007 GN, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, today unveiled its Jabra GN2000 USB headset and announced its full compatibility with Microsoft(R) Office Communicator 2007. The first of a range of products from GN that will work seamlessly with Office Communicator 2007, the ...